For purposes of obtaining good time standards using a stopwatch time study,the analyst should try to avoid having the worker discover that he or she is being observed.

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The presence of an observer can indeed influence a worker's performance due to the Hawthorne effect, but transparency and ethical considerations are paramount in studies. It's important for workers to be aware they are being observed to ensure the study is conducted ethically and to potentially gain their cooperation, which can lead to more accurate and reliable data.

For Purposes of Obtaining Good Time Standards Using a Stopwatch